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Cristal Samaña

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Salar de Uyuni

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Cristal Samaña

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Front of property - evening/night
Garden
Triple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets
Breakfast and dinner served
Breakfast and dinner served

Overview of Cristal Samaña

Reviews
7.2

Good

Popular amenities

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  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
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  • LaundryLaundryLaundry
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Explore the neighborhood

Map
Salar de Uyuni Potosí, Uyuni
  • Popular LocationArchaeology and Anthropology Museum of the Southern Andes27 min drive
  • Popular LocationMuseo de Trenes29 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrain Cemetery31 min drive

Room options

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 2 Twin Beds

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Triple Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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Economy Twin Room | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Economy Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Uyuni

In Uyuni .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Salar de Uyuni and 20 miles (32 km) of Archaeology and Anthropology Museum of the Southern Andes with a stay here. Plaza Arce and Clock Tower are also within 20 miles (32 km).

What's nearby

  • Archaeology and Anthropology Museum of the Southern Andes - 27 min drive
  • Plaza Arce - 28 min drive
  • Pulacayo - 29 min drive
  • Museo de Trenes - 29 min drive
  • Train Cemetery - 31 min drive

Getting around

  • Uyuni Station - 28 min drive
  • Uyuni (UYU) - 26 min drive

About this property

Cristal Samaña

3-star hotel near Salar de Uyuni
Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Cristal Samaña also features tour/ticket assistance, a garden, and concierge services. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

  • 54 guestrooms or units
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Cristal Samaña offers 54 accommodations with DVD players and safes. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • DVD player
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels
  • DVD player

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 10:30 PM
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Cristal Samaña

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • You may be asked to pay the following charges at the property: Bolivia value-added tax (13%). Nonresident travelers who present a valid passport and tourist visa may be exempt from value-added tax (13%).

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 40 per vehicle (one-way)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. 

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

Cristal Samaña Hotel Uyuni
Cristal Samaña Hotel
Cristal Samaña Uyuni
Cristal Samaña
Cristal Samaña Hotel
Cristal Samaña Uyuni
Cristal Samaña Hotel Uyuni

Frequently asked questions

How close is Cristal Samaña to the airport?

Cristal Samaña is 15 mi (26-min drive) away from the Uyuni (UYU) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Cristal Samaña have an airport shuttle?

Cristal Samaña offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, on request, for a charge of USD 40 per vehicle, one-way.

Does Cristal Samaña offer free breakfast?

Cristal Samaña offers free buffet breakfast every day from 7:30 AM to 9 AM.

Is there a casino at Cristal Samaña?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Cristal Samaña?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

Is there free parking at Cristal Samaña?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Cristal Samaña have a pool?

Cristal Samaña does not have a pool.

Does Cristal Samaña have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Cristal Samaña have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Cristal Samaña to downtown Uyuni?

Cristal Samaña is 14 mi away from Uyuni.

Cristal Samaña Reviews

Reviews

7.2

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 19 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 19 reviews" "

7.4/10

Cleanliness

7.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohammed, New York

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property middle of the deserted area. I was very skeptical after reading all the reviews, but I’m glad I stayed in this hotel. Most of the reviews was done when this hotel was going thru construction period. If you’re from U.S. just book this hotel it will meet your standards. PROS * Salt flat is 1 mile away * All the hotel amenities are available * If you’re into pictures lots of cool spots to take pictures inside the hotel. * Dinner was amazing specially quinoa soup. CONS * Due to hotel made of salt a distinguish odor smell when you walk into room and hallways but it goes away after min or two. * Summer time room can be very hot in the daytime may need to have a fan which was given to us without asking even tho we stayed in this hotel beginning of the summer. * Bathroom flash wasn’t working properly after using the toilet we had a wait long period of time to flash it again. ( Just remember you’re in a deserted area ) * When anyone takes shower water comes out of the glass door and makes the full bathroom very messy but if you leave a towel in the floor it solve the problem. Verdict If I come back to this area again I’d choose this hotel any day. Book this hotel without any hesitations.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

NYC-GUEST

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location, breakfast, and service were excellent. Mattresses were not as good as expected.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel itself is the highlight, nothing around
the hotel itself is the highlight, the hotel and many beautiful decorations are made with salts and salt blocks, do spend some time both in daytime and at night to take some pictures! otherwise, the hotel is near nothing, there’s nothing around. we attempted to walk 30mins towards the salt flats, and it’s a waste of time, there’s nothing close to clear white salt grounds or water pools with mirrow effect near the hotel. from our later tour experience, its like 15-30mins DRIVE distance to get any nice area of the salt flat. So, do not expect to be able to walk over to the salt flats and see anything spectacular. Remember to book dinner in advance or when you check in, as there are nothing around. Nice rooms, warm showers, and nice window with a open view towards the salt flat side.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2018

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a good experience
We stayed there for two nights, but no one clean our room for the second night; The food is not good; The staff in the cafeteria does not speak much English; The hotel is under construction, so the air is really really bad; They accept ONLY cash at the check out.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2017

4/10 Poor

Sai

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
no dinner provided. very very cold rooms ,no heater working in both the rooms. very expensive rooms. very smelly rooms. was charged twice for my wine, once from me and once from my son.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
the hotel is under construction 50% or more
Acces drive way in bad condition, room so far from lobby and parking area, very poor shower, no phone in the room, no internet, hard to find hotel staff

8/10 Good

Bob, Glendale, CA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very interesting hotel made of Salt
Hotel front was nice. Side of hotel is very plain. Very few guests. Hotel was still being built. Dining room and service was good. They served us goat.

6/10 Okay

peach, texas

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very cold in winter
The heat system starts after it is already cold. And it takes a long time for the room to get warm. The shower is not hot, so we couldn't take off our jacket for all day. We prefer to bringing warm clothes.

2/10 Terrible

gianni Pierluigi

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
muy mal servicio
hemos llegado y non resultaba la reserva, nos han dicho de esperar porque suouestamente a las 10pm se tenia que desocupar una habitacion..a las 10:30 pm nos han dicho que no hay habitaciones y nos han dejado a la aventura. muy mala experiencia
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2021